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Chain attached to a crossing-arm assembly at Cincinnati's Madison Road floodgate over Duck Creek railroad arms in July 2026.

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City Confirms Duck Creek Floodgate Problem Exchange Flagged in July

Cincinnati now says a failure of the railroad arms kept the Duck Creek floodgate from closing on July 17. The Cincinnati Exchange reported the crossing-arm problem on July 22, five days after the storm. The city's finding on the Duck Creek railroad arms appears in a presentation the administration gave a council committee Tuesday. Page…

ByAdam Koehler1 day ago0Comments

Street view of the Atlas Building in downtown Cincinnati, a multi-story office building with a ground-floor entrance.

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Cincinnati Atlas Building redevelopment seeks $2.9 million in city funding

Cincinnati’s historic Atlas Building could receive $2.9 million in city funding to support its conversion into residential and commercial space in Downtown Cincinnati. The proposed redevelopment would create 67 rental apartments, including affordable housing options for moderate-income residents. The Cincinnati City Council’s Budget, Finance and Governance Committee approved the funding proposal on October 12, 2026.…

ByNina Oliverio3 days ago0Comments

Graphic of Democrat Seth Walsh and Republican Jay Edwards in the Ohio treasurer’s race, Nov. 3, 2026.

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Ohio treasurer’s race puts Cincinnati councilman against former state representative

Ohio treasurer’s race voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether Republican former state Rep. Jay Edwards or Democratic Cincinnati City Councilman Seth Walsh will oversee the state’s finances. The candidates are competing to succeed Republican Treasurer Robert Sprague, whose current term expires in January 2027. Although the treasurer’s race receives less attention than candidates for…

ByNina OliverioOctober 9, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati domestic violence incidents rise as strangulation cases increase 65%

Cincinnati domestic violence incidents increased in 2026, with police data showing a rise in reported cases of strangulation, stalking and assault. More than 1,600 domestic violence incidents were recorded through August. According to figures reported by WVXU, the total was approximately 200 incidents higher than during the same period in 2025 and about 300 higher…

ByNina OliverioOctober 9, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati police defend surveillance tools as council weighs privacy rules

Cincinnati police defended the use of surveillance technology as city leaders pressed for more information about privacy, data retention and how information can be shared. Interim Police Chief Adam Hennie appeared before Cincinnati City Council’s Public Safety Committee on Oct. 6 to discuss the department’s use of cameras, license plate readers, drones and other technology.…

ByNina OliverioOctober 7, 20260Comments

Security camera overlooking a small urban parking lot, illustrating Cincinnati’s parking security ordinance.

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Who Pays for Cincinnati’s Stolen-Gun Problem? Parking Lot Owners.

Say you own a small paid parking lot in Cincinnati, with a pay box and no electrical service. You've never broken into a car, and you have no idea which ones hold guns. Starting Jan. 1, Cincinnati's parking security ordinance makes you pay to stop the people who do. Council passed it 7-2 on Sept. 30.…

ByAdam KoehlerOctober 5, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati to establish standalone stormwater agency by 2027

Cincinnati City Council has unanimously approved a plan to create a standalone stormwater agency by 2027, separating the Stormwater Management Utility (SMU) from Greater Cincinnati Water Works. The move comes after major flooding across Cincinnati this summer and is intended to give the city a dedicated agency focused on stormwater infrastructure, flood protection and resilience.…

ByNina OliverioOctober 1, 20260Comments

Cincinnati city council members seated at a curved wooden dais during a meeting on parking security requirements.

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Cincinnati moves toward new security rules for parking lots and garages

Cincinnati is moving toward new parking security requirements for public parking lots and garages as the city responds to vehicle break-ins and firearm thefts, starting Jan. 1, 2027. The new rules would require parking facilities to add cameras, on-site staff, improved lighting and clearer payment signage. The requirements could affect about 200 parking properties across…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 30, 20260Comments

A construction worker in high-visibility orange pants spreading fresh asphalt on a road.

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Cincinnati looks to pave more streets by cutting project costs

Cincinnati is restructuring its street-paving projects to lower costs and allow the city to rehabilitate more lane miles with available funding. The city expects the changes to increase competition among contractors and reduce the cost of full street rehabilitation. Cincinnati officials say the approach could help the city move closer to its long-standing goal. That…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 29, 20260Comments

Aerial view of seven cars neatly parked in a row in a paved parking lot

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Cincinnati advances stricter parking lot security rules amid car break-ins, gun thefts

The Cincinnati City Council is advancing new parking lot security requirements as city officials respond to vehicle break-ins and firearms stolen from cars. The Budget, Finance and Governance Committee voted Monday, Sept. 28, to advance an ordinance establishing tougher safety standards for public surface parking lots and parking garages. The Council is expected to consider…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 28, 20260Comments

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City Confirms Duck Creek Floodgate Problem Exchange Flagged in July

Cincinnati Atlas Building redevelopment seeks $2.9 million in city funding

Ohio treasurer’s race puts Cincinnati councilman against former state representative

Cincinnati domestic violence incidents rise as strangulation cases increase 65%

Cincinnati police defend surveillance tools as council weighs privacy rules

Who Pays for Cincinnati’s Stolen-Gun Problem? Parking Lot Owners.

Cincinnati to establish standalone stormwater agency by 2027

Cincinnati moves toward new security rules for parking lots and garages

Cincinnati looks to pave more streets by cutting project costs

Cincinnati advances stricter parking lot security rules amid car break-ins, gun thefts

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